2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
FOOD2150 Food and the Allergic Reaction
10 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Professor Mike Morgan
Email: m.r.a.morgan@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
Completion of Year 1 of a BSc Food Science or other undergraduate science programmeThis module is mutually exclusive with
FOOD1100 | Food Allergy |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to understand the elements and concepts of food allergy from immunology to food labelling regulations, from plant biotechnology to diagnosis and clinical science, and the human responses to food allergy.In addition, students should have an appreciation of how the food industry and regulatory authorities can strive to minimise the presence of 'hidden allergies' in food products.
Syllabus
The module will begin by looking at myths associated with food allergy before explaining the molecular nature of food allergens, the molecular and cellular nature of the allergic response, how food allergy is caused and is diagnosed, and who suffers (and dies) from it.
Detection of allergens will be described. The perceived risks of GMOs and biotechnology will be contrasted with possible beneficial aspects of biotechnology.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
Seminar | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Private study hours | 80.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 102.00 |
Private study
- Directed reading and reading for lectures - 55 hours- Preparation and revision for exams - 25 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress will be monitored through attendance monitoring at lectures.Methods of assessment
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 20/09/2013
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